Nebraska Political & Non-Profit Financial Intelligence — 2026 (partial, as of 2026-10-27)
Cross-referenced disclosures across NADC state committees, FEC federal races & PACs, statewide ballot measures, lobbying principals, federal grants, and 501(c)(3)/501(c)(4) nonprofit networks. (2025–26 cycle in progress; figures reflect filings through October 2026.)
Net Receipts (De-duplicated)
$142,645,204
Gross: $180,733,574 (−$38,088,370 PAC/party transfers)
Total Disbursements
$200,039,152
2,122 tracked committees & filers
Independent Expenditures
$82,000,250
State B-6 + FEC Schedule E & 24/48-hr notices
State vs. Federal Net Split
$82,217,406 / $60,427,798
1128 NADC · 91 FEC committees
Federal Grants to NE Nonprofits
$2,063,426,468
USAspending awards to NE 501(c)s
Supplemental & Unitemized Spend
$34,295,715
Form B-5/B-7/B-9 filers (17.1% of spend)
Top Fundraising Vehicle (2026 (partial, as of 2026-10-27))
Raised $21,675,000 net (Ballot question committee) · Compare ⇄
In-State vs. Out-of-State Split
64.1% Nebraska · 35.9% Out-of-State
$62,684,031 from Nebraska zip codes vs. $35,039,702 from national PACs, 501(c)(4)s, and out-of-state donors.
Largest Disburser (2026 (partial, as of 2026-10-27))
Disbursed $23,014,815 (Ballot question committee) across media, canvassing, and operations.
Undisclosed / Supplemental Share
$34,295,715 (17.1% of Spend)
Spent via NADC Form B-5/B-7/B-9 out-of-state & non-committee supplemental filings without full underlying donor itemization. Inspect filers →
Cycle Summary & Top Filers (2026 (partial, as of 2026-10-27)) · Verified public filings (57 rows ready)
Methodology & De-duplication Note — How Plains Ledger Prevents Double-Counting
When a PAC or state party committee raises money and transfers it to a candidate or ballot committee, both filers report the transaction. Plain summation double-counts that dollar. Plains Ledger subtracts $38,088,370 in inter-committee transfers from gross receipts ($180,733,574) to report true net money entering the Nebraska political ecosystem ($142,645,204). Per site policy and statutory compliance (`Neb. Rev. Stat. § 49-14,132` and `52 U.S.C. § 30111(a)(4)`), natural-person individual contributors are never named individually; only organizations, PACs, businesses, unions, party committees, and candidates are named.
Daily movement:
Strictly Nebraska-only (#NESen, #NE01, #NE02, #NE03 & NADC state filings) · Auto-refreshed hourly · Updated Oct 27, 2026 · 02:33 PM CTReal-time 24/48-hour independent expenditure and FECA notices filed in Nebraska federal races (via FEC Form 24/48 Schedule E & CapitolHillAccess Nebraska feeds / @traymond071187) alongside NADC state filings. Support and oppose classifications are shown strictly as filed.
U.S. Senate (Nebraska) (#NESen)
$55,337,560
Support $12.26M · Oppose $43.08M
Osborn, Dan (IND): +$10.15M / −$24.58M
Ricketts, Pete (REP): +$1.51M / −$18.43M
U.S. House NE-01 (#NE01)
$1,199,365
Support $306K · Oppose $893K
Flood, Mike (REP): +$29K / −$893K
Backemeyer, Christopher (DEM): +$277K / −$0
U.S. House NE-02 (#NE02)
$10,063,889
Support $4.34M · Oppose $5.72M
Powell, Denise (DEM): +$3.73M / −$1.74M
Cavanaugh, John (DEM): +$301K / −$2.26M
U.S. House NE-03 (#NE03)
$282,975
Support $283K · Oppose $0
Smith, Adrian (REP): +$283K / −$0
| Date | Race | Spender Committee | Classified Entity Type | Target Candidate | Stance (as filed) | Purpose | Amount | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-25 | #NESen | United Independents Campaign FundC00888958 | Independent PAC / Super PAC | Osborn, Dan (IND) | Support | Advertising | $34,506 | FEC Form 24/48 |
| 2026-10-26 | #NESen | Common Sense For America PACC00634774 | PAC | Ricketts, Pete (REP) | Support | Independent Expenditure: GOTV Texts | $19,650 | FEC Form 24/48 |
| 2026-10-26 | #NESen | Driving Force ActionC00879965 | Independent PAC / Super PAC | Ricketts, Pete (REP) | Support | Media Buy | $20,000 | FEC Form 24/48 |
| 2026-10-24 | #NESen | WorkMoney, Inc.C90020199 | Independent PAC / Super PAC | Osborn, Dan (IND) | Support | Communications Consulting | $206 | FEC Form 24/48 |
| 2026-10-24 | #NESen | WorkMoney, Inc.C90020199 | Independent PAC / Super PAC | Ricketts, Pete (REP) | Oppose | Communications Consulting | $206 | FEC Form 24/48 |
| 2026-10-24 | #NESen | WorkMoney, Inc.C90020199 | Independent PAC / Super PAC | Osborn, Dan (IND) | Support | Telephone Calls | $18 | FEC Form 24/48 |
| 2026-10-24 | #NESen | WorkMoney, Inc.C90020199 | Independent PAC / Super PAC | Ricketts, Pete (REP) | Oppose | Telephone Calls | $18 | FEC Form 24/48 |
| 2026-10-22 | #NESen | WorkMoney, Inc.C90020199 | Independent PAC / Super PAC | Osborn, Dan (IND) | Support | Communications Consulting | $448 | FEC Form 24/48 |
| 2026-10-22 | #NESen | WorkMoney, Inc.C90020199 | Independent PAC / Super PAC | Ricketts, Pete (REP) | Oppose | Communications Consulting | $448 | FEC Form 24/48 |
| 2026-10-22 | #NESen | WorkMoney, Inc.C90020199 | Independent PAC / Super PAC | Osborn, Dan (IND) | Support | Telephone Calls | $44 | FEC Form 24/48 |
| 2026-10-22 | #NESen | WorkMoney, Inc.C90020199 | Independent PAC / Super PAC | Ricketts, Pete (REP) | Oppose | Telephone Calls | $44 | FEC Form 24/48 |
| 2026-10-24 | #NESen | Slf PACC00571703 | Independent PAC / Super PAC | Osborn, Dan (IND) | Oppose | MEDIA PLACEMENT | $957,004 | FEC Form 24/48 |
| 2026-10-24 | #NESen | Slf PACC00571703 | Independent PAC / Super PAC | Osborn, Dan (IND) | Oppose | TEXT MESSAGING | $2,617 | FEC Form 24/48 |
| 2026-10-25 | #NESen | Nebraska Values PACC00956292 | Independent expenditure / Super PAC | Ricketts, Pete (REP) | Oppose | Television Ad Buy | $500,000 | FEC Form 24/48 |
| 2026-10-24 | #NESen | Nebraska Values PACC00956292 | Independent expenditure / Super PAC | Ricketts, Pete (REP) | Oppose | Television Ad Buy | $500,000 | FEC Form 24/48 |
| 2026-10-23 | #NE02 | Civic Renewal Fund IncC00953588 | Independent PAC / Super PAC | Harding, Brinker (REP) | Support | PRINTING / POSTAGE | $49,801 | FEC Form 24/48 |
| 2026-10-23 | #NE02 | Civic Renewal Fund IncC00953588 | Independent PAC / Super PAC | Harding, Brinker (REP) | Support | TEXT MESSAGING / MEDIA PLACEMENT / MEDIA PRODUCTION | $10,237 | FEC Form 24/48 |
| 2026-10-23 | #NE02 | Civic Renewal Fund IncC00953588 | Independent PAC / Super PAC | Harding, Brinker (REP) | Support | CANVASSING | $2,690 | FEC Form 24/48 |
| 2026-10-23 | #NE02 | Civic Renewal Fund IncC00953588 | Independent PAC / Super PAC | Powell, Denise (DEM) | Oppose | CANVASSING | $2,690 | FEC Form 24/48 |
| 2026-10-23 | #NESen | Cornhusker ChoiceC00963934 | Independent expenditure / Super PAC | Richards, Robin Mrs (OTH) | Support | MEDIA PLACEMENT / MEDIA PRODUCTION | $55,000 | FEC Form 24/48 |
| 2026-10-23 | #NESen | High Time NebraskaC00963777 | Independent expenditure / Super PAC | Marvin, Mike (OTH) | Support | MEDIA PLACEMENT / MEDIA PRODUCTION | $50,000 | FEC Form 24/48 |
| 2026-10-23 | #NESen | Slf PACC00571703 | Independent PAC / Super PAC | Osborn, Dan (IND) | Oppose | POSTAGE / PRINTING / PRODUCTION | $36,550 | FEC Form 24/48 |
| 2026-10-23 | #NESen | Slf PACC00571703 | Independent PAC / Super PAC | Ricketts, Pete (REP) | Support | POSTAGE / PRINTING / PRODUCTION | $36,550 | FEC Form 24/48 |
| 2026-10-23 | #NESen | Community Change VotersC00612820 | Independent PAC / Super PAC | Osborn, Dan (IND) | Support | In-Kind Staff: Services to plan, draft & distribute communications & events | $33 | FEC Form 24/48 |
| 2026-10-22 | #NESen | Community Change VotersC00612820 | Independent PAC / Super PAC | Osborn, Dan (IND) | Support | Mail Production & Postage | $25,559 | FEC Form 24/48 |
Monthly Fundraising & Spending Pace Across 2026 (partial, as of 2026-10-27)
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ReceiptsExpenditures2026-10: In $23.10M · Out $31.13M
Geographic Money Origin: In-State (Nebraska) vs. Out-of-State & District Breakdown — 2026 (partial, as of 2026-10-27)Source: NADC Itemized Contributions & Expenditures by Zip / City / State
Nebraska In-State: $62.68M (64.1%)vs.Out-of-State Inflows: $35.04M (35.9%)
Total Geographically Attributed Receipts: $97.72M
Top States of Origin (Receipts)
State Filings| State | Volume Share | Receipts | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| NENebraska (In-State) | $62.68M | 64.1% | |
| NYOut-of-State (NY) | $11.14M | 11.4% | |
| MAOut-of-State (MA) | $10.60M | 10.8% | |
| DCWashington, D.C. | $6.66M | 6.8% | |
| WYOut-of-State (WY) | $673K | 0.7% | |
| CAOut-of-State (CA) | $604K | 0.6% | |
| NJOut-of-State (NJ) | $543K | 0.6% | |
| KSOut-of-State (KS) | $517K | 0.5% | |
| TXOut-of-State (TX) | $398K | 0.4% | |
| COOut-of-State (CO) | $383K | 0.4% |
Within Nebraska: Districts & Top Cities
| Nebraska City | District | Receipts | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln, NE | NE-01 | $27.17M | $24.47M |
| Omaha, NE | NE-02 | $16.28M | $34.63M |
| Elkhorn, NE | NE-02 | $974K | $766K |
| Columbus, NE | NE-01 | $724K | $3.24M |
| Kearney, NE | NE-03 | $671K | $332K |
| Fremont, NE | NE-01 | $654K | $1.91M |
| Papillion, NE | NE-02 | $651K | $765K |
| Valley, NE | NE-02 | $591K | $2K |
| Norfolk, NE | NE-01 | $520K | $343K |
| Grand Island, NE | NE-03 | $500K | $180K |
Activity by Entity Classification (2,122 Disclosing Entities)
| Classification | Entities | Net Receipts | Gross Receipts | Disbursements | Share of Net Receipts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate committee | 634 | $76,015,731 | $89,339,227 | $81,581,935 | |
| Ballot question committee | 31 | $30,599,760 | $29,411,808 | $32,184,612 | |
| PAC | 901 | $24,787,619 | $30,350,195 | $27,932,931 | |
| Business | 420 | $50,000 | $54,450 | $23,575,987 | |
| Independent expenditure / Super PAC | 19 | $6,726,589 | $24,703,614 | $23,216,768 | |
| 501(c)(4) | 14 | $0 | $0 | $5,222,976 | |
| Party committee | 45 | $4,461,455 | $6,872,430 | $4,948,976 | |
| 501(c)(5) union | 18 | $0 | $0 | $963,673 | |
| 501(c)(3) | 17 | $0 | $0 | $229,230 | |
| 501(c)(6) trade group | 21 | $0 | $0 | $157,357 | |
| Individuals (aggregate) | 1 | $1,850 | $1,850 | $14,709 | |
| Private foundation | 1 | $0 | $0 | $10,000 |
Top 20 Committees by Receipts
| Committee / Candidate | Type | Filing | Net | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAX RELIEF NEBRASKA | Ballot question committee | NADC ↗ | $21,675,000 | $21,675,000 |
| JIM PILLEN FOR GOVERNOR | Candidate committee | NADC ↗ | $13,391,203 | $13,708,203 |
| PETE RICKETTS FOR SENATE | Candidate committee | FEC ↗ | $12,212,065 | $14,546,959 |
| OSBORN FOR SENATE | Candidate committee | FEC ↗ | $10,859,195 | $11,029,845 |
| NEBRASKA VALUES PAC | Independent expenditure / Super PAC | FEC ↗ | $5,703,375 | $13,103,375 |
| LYNNE WALZ FOR NEBRASKA | Candidate committee | NADC ↗ | $5,495,596 | $5,991,732 |
| PETE RICKETTS VICTORY FUND | PAC | FEC ↗ | $5,352,138 | $5,526,908 |
| DENISE POWELL FOR CONGRESS | Candidate committee | FEC ↗ | $4,667,845 | $5,093,104 |
| FAIRNESS FOR GIRLS | Ballot question committee | NADC ↗ | $3,252,243 | $3,252,243 |
| DEMOCRACY NEBRASKA | PAC | NADC ↗ | $3,005,000 | $3,005,000 |
| RESPECT NEBRASKA VOTERS | Ballot question committee | NADC ↗ | $2,795,376 | $2,795,376 |
| MIKE FLOOD FOR CONGRESS | Candidate committee | FEC ↗ | $2,571,215 | $2,770,861 |
| ADRIAN SMITH FOR CONGRESS | Candidate committee | FEC ↗ | $2,119,026 | $2,246,593 |
| BRINKER HARDING FOR CONGRESS | Candidate committee | FEC ↗ | $2,090,913 | $2,850,577 |
| HDR, INC. EMPLOYEE OWNERS PAC | PAC | FEC ↗ | $1,605,141 | $1,605,141 |
| FRIENDS OF MIKE HILGERS | Candidate committee | NADC ↗ | $1,565,114 | $1,670,964 |
| WORKING CLASS HEROES FUND | PAC | FEC ↗ | $1,484,937 | $1,714,937 |
| NEBRASKA DEMOCRATIC PARTY | Party committee | FEC ↗ | $1,393,047 | $2,700,418 |
| JOHN CAVANAUGH FOR CONGRESS | Candidate committee | FEC ↗ | $1,368,619 | $1,368,619 |
| CONSERVATION PAC | PAC | NADC ↗ | $1,363,023 | $1,363,023 |
| NEBRASKA DEMOCRATIC PARTY | Party committee | NADC ↗ | $1,172,826 | $1,292,005 |